France‘s 5ft7in president Emmanuel Macron is nearly impossible to spot in a group picture of world leaders in Paris for the Olympic Games.
Macron along his wife Brigitte held a reception at the Elysee Palace for his fellow heads of state, royals and government from across the world today before the games began.
Those in attendance include Prime Minister Keir Starmer, America’s First Lady Jill Biden, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco, King Felipe of Spain, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium.
Other guests include President Paul Biya of Cameroon and his wife Chantal, Argentinia’s President Javier Milei, Qatar‘s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his wife Sheikha, Bhutan’s Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajic.
France’s president Emmanuel Macron is nearly impossible to spot in this picture taken of world leaders, royals and government at the reception he held at the Elysee Palace before the Paris Olympic Games
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco joined a host of European royals at Élysée Palace – ahead of tonight’s Olympics opening ceremony in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, right, welcome Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Macron and his wife pictured with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the reception today
Macron and Brigitte pictured with America’s First Lady Jill Biden
Ex-swimmer Princess Charlene of Monaco, who competed in the Olympic Games 24 years ago, was the image of glamour in a dusky pastel jumpsuit, teamed with a silver clutch and heels. She styled her short blonde tresses into a chic updo.
Elsewhere her husband Albert, 66, made a statement in a colourful rouge jacket with a striped tie to match.
Queen Mary of Denmark stood out in a white gown and red blazer – as her husband opted for a navy suit.
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium too looked dapper ahead of the festivities.
The mother-of-four opted for a bright red button-up dress, which she paired with vibrant red stilettos.
Putting on a chic display in a white gown and red blazer, Queen Mary of Denmark led the way in a striking crimson dress – as her husband opted for a navy suit
Pictured: Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his wife at the event today
Pictured: Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg and Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg with the Macrons
The Danish royals snapped a photo with the Macrons ahead of tonight’s Olympics opening ceremony
Macron and Brigitte pose with Argentina’s President Javier Milei and his sister Karina Milei
The real show-stopper was Cameroon’s First Lady Chantal Biya, who commanded all the attention in her beautiful orange gown and matching orange hair
The eye-catching ensemble makes it almost impossible to spot Macron standing right behind her
She completed her ensemble with a red clutch bag and she accessorised with gold earrings and an array of designer bangles.
Also present were Maria Teresa, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg and Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
But the real show-stopper was Cameroon’s First Lady Chantal Biya, who commanded all the attention in her beautiful orange gown and matching orange hair.
The eye-catching ensemble makes it almost impossible to spot Macron standing right behind her.
The Olympic Games have officially begun this evening and it will be the first time in the history of the event that it has not been held inside a stadium.
Instead, it will take place outside of a closed stadium, with Paris to host a never before seen water parade for the Olympics.
